Florence – Located on the beautiful Central Oregon Coast

The Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society welcomes you to “The City of Rhododendrons,” Florence, Oregon, located on the magnificent Central Oregon Coast. We are home to some of the most beautiful rhododendrons in the world.

You might be interested in how to grow and maintain rhododendrons and azaleas. The Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439. Doors usually open at 6:30 PM and the meeting starts at 7:00 PM. The evenings activities are normanlly over by 9 PM. You are very welcome to visit our friendly group. If there are any changes to the monthly meeting date, you can find them in the calendar below. If you click on the calendar event, it frequently shows a link to a map of the event’s location. We generally do not meet during the months of July or August.

Siuslaw Chapter of the ARS Mission Statement

The Mission of the Siuslaw Chapter of the ARS is to promote the genus Rhododendron by:

Creating enthusiasm for the genus Rhododendron through meetings, shows, publications, and social activities that provide the opportunities for members to share experiences and build friendships.

Providing educational opportunities to successfully grow and enjoy these wonderful plants.

Encouraging propagation and hybridizing of species and hybrid rhododendrons.

Furthering the planting and use of rhododendrons and azaleas in home, business, and public landscapes.

Advocating the conservation and preservation of superior plants of our native Rhododendrons and their habitat along the Oregon Coast.

Advancing and supporting the mission of the American Rhododendron Society.

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President

Mike Bones

(6/28) 541-997-3082
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Vice-President

Cheryl Prchal

(6/28) 541-902-7637
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Secretary

Kathy Bones

(6/26) 541-997-3082
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Treasurer

Linda Farrald

(6/26) 541-305-1022
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Past President

Day Farrald

541-579-5544
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Director

Sandi Jensen

(6/28) 541-505-4246
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Director

Ken Deibert

(6/26) 530-919-0941
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Director

Steve Drochek

(6/27) 814-937-2930
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Note: The (6/2x) in front of a board members phone number is the date (mo/yr) of that position’s next election.

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